Wildfires spew massive amounts of CO2 into the air, leading to poor air quality
Thomas Bun, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
California touts itself as a leader in a progressive climate change agenda that requires some of the strictest air pollution measures in his- tory. By monitoring gaseous pollutants, toxic air contaminants and greenhouse gases, steps are being taken by the California state government to reduce cl...
Gas-powered generators add to pollution
Bailey Kirkeby, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 15, 2019
In early October, after California’s largest electricity provider, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E), cut power to over two million people, numerous citizens quickly rushed to hardware stores to purchase portable generators. Depending on its wattage and features, gasoline-powere...
PG&E cuts power to millions of residents in California
Grace Gremel, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Wildfires in Northern California are not uncommon, and those living in rural areas are aware of the likelihood of fires occurring at any moment. “We regularly get fires up in the Sierra Foothills,” Melissa Quinn, a survivor of the Camp Fire, said. “We have an amazing fire support system...
Junk food ads target low income blacks and Hispanics
Charumati Rogers, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Studies show when African American or Hispanic children turn on the TV, they are 50 percent more likely than white children to be targeted by junk food and drug advertisements. In fact, some are now examining the link between childhood obesity and teen drug addictions because of these ads. ...
Foster kids ‘grow up fast’ amid chaos and dysfunction
Deepika Sahota, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
The student body at Bear Creek can be defined by one word: diverse. It encompasses students of varying ethnicities, interests, personalities and backgrounds. Although the school touts its level of tolerance and acceptance for all students, those who come from unconventional family backgrounds ...
Underground snack food sales flourish
Ryan Flores, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
Most students have one thing on their minds during a long day at school: food. While some students dream about food, others capitalize on that dream by offering food for sale. These students can be seen around school carrying extra bags that resemble sports equipment carriers, while in realit...
‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ deletes graphic suicide scene
Alisa Aistrup, Feature Editor
November 15, 2019
Although Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” was celebrated for raising awareness regarding teen suicide, the show has also been criticized for its vivid portrayal of the same subject. More than two years after the show premiered, Netflix has removed the nearly three-minute-long graphic scene from the f...
Will censoring graphic posts increase stigma of self harm?
Ethen Smith, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
In February of this year, both Instagram and Facebook enacted a new policy that bans posts containing graphic imagery, including self-harm. As a response to Ian Russell’s statement (see above story), this policy was implemented to ensure that those struggling with depression or other mental illnesses...
LUSD policy on ‘do-rags’ sends mixed signals to students
Ahmad Annous, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
The “durag,” sometimes spelled “do-rag,” first worn as a headcover by female African-American laborers, has evolved to become a fashion piece after the Black Power Movement in the 1960s. Today, students wear durags as a “wave cap” — a hair holder that locks in a diplike appeara...
Critics claim liberal bias in Ethnic Studies courses
Michael Thomas, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
The past few decades, has witnessed a rising push by state legislators for schools to develop an Ethnic Studies course. The idea began at the college level and has trickled down as far as elementary schools; some districts have even made Ethnic Studies a graduation requirement. This year, Bear C...
Trump and FDA ban flavored e-cigarettes after recent deaths
Akayla Jones, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Although some had hoped this generation would be the first to end cigarette use, many teens have found themselves hooked on smoking new products — vapes. Despite being prohibited on campus, some teens admit they have already developed an addiction. Reported incidents of teens and young ad...
For a ‘connected’ generation, why are so many so lonely?
Ethen Smith, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
Today’s teens can be defined by one word: connected. Presently, social media is becoming an increasingly integral part of life, and it’s easy to argue that Generation Z is the most connected generation to date. In an age where opinions, greetings, pictures, songs and statuses can be shared with a fe...
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